As we learn about Forces and Motion in Science, we need to understand the discoverer, Sir Isaac Newton, and his Three Laws of Motion.
There will be articles about Sir Newton and his Three Laws of Motion. These will include pictures and simulations to help you understand the significance of the laws. You will watch a short video that explains the Three Laws of Motion.
You will also research how roller coasters work and the important concepts that go into creating a coaster.
After you have completed your research, you will have a chance to put the new information to use as you design your own roller coaster! There will be several websites you can visit to build your roller coaster.
You will share a brief description of your roller coaster and answer a few questions to show what you've learned.
As a final culmination to the webquest, you will create your roller coaster using materials provide by your teacher and any additional materials your group may provide.
IV. Now try your hand at designing your own roller coaster. Pick one of the sites below or explore both. When designing your coaster, think about the relationships distance, speed, mass and friction have on the coaster's ability to get up the hills. You MUST make a blueprint on paper of your coaster before construction can begin. Be sure to show both potential and kinetic energy. Make sure to get the approval of the "Building Supervisor"!! (That's me!) Remember to name your coaster! BE creative!!
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Introduction
As we learn about Forces and Motion in Science, we need to understand the discoverer, Sir Isaac Newton, and his Three Laws of Motion.There will be articles about Sir Newton and his Three Laws of Motion. These will include pictures and simulations to help you understand the significance of the laws. You will watch a short video that explains the Three Laws of Motion.
You will also research how roller coasters work and the important concepts that go into creating a coaster.
After you have completed your research, you will have a chance to put the new information to use as you design your own roller coaster! There will be several websites you can visit to build your roller coaster.
You will share a brief description of your roller coaster and answer a few questions to show what you've learned.
As a final culmination to the webquest, you will create your roller coaster using materials provide by your teacher and any additional materials your group may provide.
Have fun and BE creative!!
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Task
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Process
I. You are going to read some information on Sir Newton and his 3 Laws of Motion and answer questions about those laws.
- Sir Isaac Newton's short biography of http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/95dec/newton.html
- Newton's 1st Law of Motion http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/Newton/law1.html
- Newton's 2nd Law of Motion http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/Newton/law2.html
- Newton's 3rd Law of Motion http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/Newton/law3.html
After reading the above articles, Take the '3 Laws of Motion Quiz'.
II. As a class, we will watch a video on Discovery Education to see the Laws of Motion in action!
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=84f961a3-c4c4-4247-955c-43f4ee3dbad3&productCode=US
III. Before constructing a roller coaster, let's first learn how they work.
Using the websites, complete the worksheet provided by your teacher. Answers to those question will help in designing the best coaster.
A. Physics of Roller Coasters
Take a ride on the Top Thrill Dragster. Watch the video
B. How Do Roller Coasters Work
C. TLC Roller Coaster Physics
D. Wicked Twister Take a look at the Wicked Twister!!! SCARY!!!!
E. Roller Coaster and Your Body
F. That Sinking Feeling
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IV. Now try your hand at designing your own roller coaster. Pick one of the sites below or explore both. When designing your coaster, think about the relationships distance, speed, mass and friction have on the coaster's ability to get up the hills. You MUST make a blueprint on paper of your coaster before construction can begin. Be sure to show both potential and kinetic energy. Make sure to get the approval of the "Building Supervisor"!! (That's me!)
Remember to name your coaster!
BE creative!!
Cobra Roller Coaster; Carowinds, NC!
http://www.sci-quest.org/home/just_for_kids/coaster.phtml
http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/coaster.html
Kids Discovery- Build a Coaster Click on 'Games' than on 'Build and Play' and finally click on 'Build a Coaster'
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IV. Go to Edmodo and describe your coaster in detail.
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Clipart from:
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/biography/Newton.html
http://www.thecoastercritic.com
http://www.airtranmagazine.com